William Sanders

December 1, 2012

William "Keith" Sanders, 58, 290 Grassy Valley Road, Apt. # 6, Johnson City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 1, 2012 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a son of Agnes Honeycutt Sanders of Johnson City and the late William Frank Sanders. Keith had worked for Klopman Mills many years and was a self-employed carpenter. He loved motorcycles and loved people, always finding the good in everyone. Keith loved his family and was proud of them all. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Mike Sanders and a sister, Lisa Sanders. Survivors in addition to his mother includes his wife of 39 years, Delaine Tolley Sanders; two sons, Pete Sanders and his wife, Leanne of Jonesborough and Scotty Sanders and his wife, Laine of Charlotte, NC; a brother, Norman Sanders of Kingsport; a sister, Robin Scholten and her husband, Steve of Boones Creek; five grandchildren, Zoe, Max and Ava Sanders of Jonesborough and Braxton and Holden Sanders of Charlotte; a nephew, Nick Sanders; two nieces, Stacey Scholten and Kristen Sanders; special friends, Jerry Harris and Bo Fox. The funeral service for Mr. Sanders will be conducted at 7:00 PM Monday, December 3, 2012 in the Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Jeff Connell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in the Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. Everyone attending this service is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 AM Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to offer special thanks to Rev. Lenny Smith and Debbie Tolley for all of their love and assistance. Visitation: Monday - December 3 2012 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM Services: Monday - December 3 2012 - 7:00 PM Interment: Tuesday - December 4 2012 - 11:00 AMN